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UK grid operator warns of reduced power system margin

The notice flagged a system margin shortfall of about 1.88 gigawatts later today and was issued for the 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. peak.

OilPrice reports that the UK’s National Energy System Operator issued an Electricity Margin Notice warning of reduced power system margin later today.

According to OilPrice, the operator said Britain faces a system margin shortfall of about 1.88 gigawatts, with the notice aimed at the afternoon and evening peak period.

OilPrice said NESO posted the notice for peak demand hours between 3 p.m. and 11 p.m. on Tuesday.

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